Air China baggage allowance
ChinaAir China cabin bag: 1 piece, 5 kg (11 lb), 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in). Checked bag in Economy: 1 piece, 20 kg (44 lb).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 5 kg (11 lb) | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Premium Economy | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Business | 1 piece · 30 kg (66 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - First | 1 piece · 40 kg (88 lb) | included in the fare |
| Overweight fee | from 1.5 PERCENT_OF_FARE | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
Air China's baggage policy varies by cabin class and route type (domestic vs. international). Cabin baggage is limited to a single piece with weight and dimension restrictions, while checked baggage allowances increase for premium cabins. Excess baggage incurs fees calculated by weight on both domestic and international routes.
| Baggage Type | Limit | Included in Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Bag – Economy / Premium Economy | 5 kg (11 lbs), max 55 × 40 × 20 cm | Yes (1 piece) |
| Cabin Bag – Business / First Class | 8 kg (17 lbs), max 55 × 40 × 20 cm | Yes (1 piece) |
| Checked Baggage – Economy / Premium Economy | 20 kg | Yes |
| Checked Baggage – Business | 30 kg | Yes |
| Checked Baggage – First Class | 40 kg | Yes |
| Excess Baggage – Domestic | 1.5% of one-way Economy fare per kg | No |
| Excess Baggage – International (Asia) | USD 8 per kg | No |
| Excess Baggage – International (Europe, Oceania) | USD 10 per kg | No |